Dr. Henry J. Bowers Focus Group

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Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group meetings for Fall 2021

The first Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group meeting this fall is Weds., Sept. 15 at noon, via Zoom. All are invited.
Alanna Schwartz

Alanna Schwartz leads the way through U-M Englehardt Social Justice Project

Alanna Grace-Marie Schwartz has changed her future goals because of her experience at HFC. This summer, she is working to change the world through a social justice fellowship.
A headshot of  Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell.

HFC sociology professor to speak at U-Wyoming’s Black Studies Center mini-symposium July 2

HFC sociology professor is the only instructor from a community college to speak at U-Wyoming's Black Studies Center mini-symposium on July 2.
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Black Male Retention: Best Practices and Student Success Conference

Dr. Theodore Ransaw is the keynote speaker for the 2nd Annual Black Male Retention: Best Practices & Student Success Conference April 14-16.
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What Black History Month means

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Black History Month and the legacy of race relations in America.
Dia Camara

Aspiring surgeon shares insights about the Global Black Experience

(video) HFC student Dia Camara presented "The Global Black Experience" in February. Camara's varied life experiences have shaped his aspirations to become a surgeon.
Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell teaching

Watch Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell’s Feb. 17 talk on Black Wall Street

(Video) As part of the Black History Symposium, Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell presented "Space, Race and the Case of Black Wall Street: Importance of a 2021 Interrogation."

Alanna Schwartz’s art educates about Kwanzaa as part of Black History Month

(Video) Alanna Grace-Marie Schwartz presents her art and its context during this event for the 2021 Black History Month event series.
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Engelhardt Social Justice Fellowship applications due March 5

Five applications for the U-M Engelhardt Social Justice Fellowship remain. Apply by March 5.
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Student Alanna Schwartz presents Kwanzaa Art Show for Black History Month

HFC student looks at the holiday Kwanzaa through an artistic lens at a Feb. 10 presentation.
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Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell’s lecture educates and inspires as Black History Month begins

Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell hosted the inaugural event for the 2021 Black History Month event series.
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Celebrate Black History Month: Building for Eternity

HFC celebrates Black History Month with a series of free, public events. Join us!
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Harvell accepted into U-M’s Diversity Scholars Network

Harvell plans to enhance scholarship due to recent acceptance into U-M's Diversity Scholars Network.
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Kwanzaa 2020

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Kwanzaa holiday season in 2020.

Keirra Scott, from plumber to aspiring attorney

HFC provided alumna Keirra Scott with the support and guidance she needed to excel. Her goal is to become an attorney.
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Join the Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group Kwanzaa Celebration

Celebrate. Learn. Enjoy this annual community gathering and symposium.
Alanna Grace-Marie Schwartz (left) and Braneshia Loyd (right)

2 BMQFG students earn U-M Research Fellowships

A BMQFG lecture opened up doors for two HFC students, leading them both to earn earn U-M Mellon Scholars Research Fellowships.
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Black History Month Events 2020

Henry Ford College celebrates Black History Month. Join us for a variety of events.
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Dr. Kalvin Harvell keynotes MLK event at Ohio University

HFC Sociology instructor Dr. Kalvin Harvell (glasses, third from left) marched with Alpha Phi Alpha brothers at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. (Photo courtesy Erin Burk, The Post, Athens).
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Dr. Kalvin Harvell: “An Uncomfortable Alliance: Racial Microaggressions and the College Campus”

(Video) Dr. Kalvin Harvell presents the 2019 Faculty Lectureship Award lecture to audiences at Henry Ford College, November 2019.
Kwanzaa candles and food

Celebrate Kwanzaa with the Black Male & QUEENS Focus Group Dec. 4

The Black Male & QUEENS Focus Group will celebrate Kwanzaa on Dec. 4. All are welcome.
Maureen Webster, Russ Kavalhuna, Tony Perry

Turkey Trot supports Hawks' Nest, BMQFG

The Turkey Trot brought community members together to support student-focused campus organizations.
It wouldn't be Welcome Back Days at HFC if the Hawkster, HFC's official mascot, didn't make an appearance.

Turkey Trot fundraiser for Hawks’ Nest and BMQFG this Saturday

HFC is hosting a Turkey Trot Saturday, Nov. 9, as a fundraiser for the Hawks' Nest and the Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group.

Nursing student joins Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force for Secretary of State Benson

Nursing student's involvement with the Black Male & QUEENS Focus Group and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson makes her one of HFC's best and brightest.